Snapdragon by Leyh, Kat

Kat Leyh's Snapdragon is a magical realist graphic novel about a young girl who befriends her town's witch and discovers the strange magic within herself.

Snap's town had a witch.

At least, that's how the rumor goes. But in reality, Jacks is just a crocks-wearing, internet-savvy old lady who sells roadkill skeletons online--after doing a little ritual to put their spirits to rest. It's creepy, sure, but Snap thinks it's kind of cool, too.

They make a deal: Jacks will teach Snap how to take care of the baby opossums that Snap rescued, and Snap will help Jacks with her work. But as Snap starts to get to know Jacks, she realizes that Jacks may in fact have real magic--and a connection with Snap's family's past.

Author: Kat Leyh
Publisher: First Second
Published: 02/04/2020
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.80w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781250171122
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 507364 / Snapdragon


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2019 pg. 153
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2020

About the Author
Kat Leyh is a Chicago based writer and artist. She's best known as the current co-writer and cover artist for the series Lumberjanes, and for her queer superhero webcomic Supercakes. She's also worked as a cover artist, and back-up writer/artist for several BOOM! Studios series.